Edward Kingsley Rutter
Turnector: Tangible control widgets for capacitive touchscreen devices
Rutter, Edward Kingsley; Nash, Chris; Mitchell, Thomas J.
Authors
Chris Nash Chris.Nash@uwe.ac.uk
Senior Lecturer in Music Tech - Software Development
Tom Mitchell Tom.Mitchell@uwe.ac.uk
Associate Professor in Creative Technologies
Abstract
This paper details the development of Turnector, a control system based upon tangible widgets that are manipulated on the touchscreen of a capacitive touch device. Turnector widgets are modelled on rotary faders and aim to connect the user to parameters in their audio software in a manner analogous to the one-to-one control mapping utilised in analogue studio equipment. The system aims to streamline workflow and facilitate hands-on experimentation through a simple and unobtrusive interface. The physical widgets provide the users with the freedom to glance away from the touchscreen surface whilst maintaining precise control of multiple parameters simultaneously.
Related work in this area, including interaction design and TUIs in the context of musical control, is first discussed before setting out the design specification and manufacturing process of the Turnector widgets. A number of unique methods for widget detection, tracking are presented before closing the paper with initial findings and conclusive remarks.
Citation
Rutter, E. K., Nash, C., & Mitchell, T. J. (2014, September). Turnector: Tangible control widgets for capacitive touchscreen devices. Paper presented at The 40th International Computer Music Conference (ICMC) joint with the 11th Sound & Music Computing conference (SMC)
Presentation Conference Type | Conference Paper (unpublished) |
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Conference Name | The 40th International Computer Music Conference (ICMC) joint with the 11th Sound & Music Computing conference (SMC) |
Start Date | Sep 14, 2014 |
End Date | Sep 20, 2014 |
Publication Date | Sep 1, 2014 |
Peer Reviewed | Peer Reviewed |
Pages | 785-789 |
Keywords | music Technology, NIME, tangible interfaces, MIDI control |
Publisher URL | http://www.icmc14-smc14.net |
Additional Information | Title of Conference or Conference Proceedings : Proceedings of the 40th International Computer Music Conference (ICMC) and the 11th Sound & Music Computing conference (SMC) |
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